| Literature DB >> 33019810 |
Emmanuel Amlabu1,2, Prince B Nyarko1, Grace Opoku1, Damata Ibrahim-Dey1, Philip Ilani1, Henrietta Mensah-Brown1, Grace A Akporh1, Ojo-Ajogu Akuh1, Evelyn A Ayugane1, David Amoh-Boateng1, Kwadwo A Kusi1,3, Gordon A Awandare1.
Abstract
IMPACT STATEMENT: Plasmodium falciparum malaria is a global health problem. Erythrocyte invasion by P. falciparum merozoites appears to be a promising target to curb malaria. We have identified and characterized a novel protein that is involved in erythrocyte invasion. Our data on protein subcellular localization, stage-specific protein expression pattern, and merozoite invasion inhibition by α-peptide antibodies suggest a role for PF3D7_1459400 protein during P. falciparum erythrocyte invasion. Even more, the human immunoepidemiology data present PF3D7_1459400 protein as an immunogenic antigen which could be further exploited for the development of new anti-infective therapy against malaria.Entities:
Keywords: Plasmodium falciparum; erythrocyte invasion; malaria vaccine; naturally acquired antibodies; peptide antibodies
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Year: 2020 PMID: 33019810 PMCID: PMC7797990 DOI: 10.1177/1535370220961764
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Biol Med (Maywood) ISSN: 1535-3699